Vitality's flameZ Leads Team to ESL Pro League Victory, Eyes Consistency for Future Dominance
October 12, 2025
flameZ emphasized that their preparation, which focused on game exploration and adapting to chaotic rounds, was crucial for their victory, and their main goal moving forward is consistency, targeting upcoming tournaments like IEM Chengdu, BLAST Rivals, and the Major.
flameZ reflected on his performance and team support, acknowledging that his individual success was enabled by strong team dynamics, and he remains pragmatic about MVP awards, prioritizing team achievements over personal accolades.
Vitality's recent success marks a significant turnaround after a four-month trophy drought, largely due to improved practice schedules, strategic exploration, and team adjustments following a period of limited gameplay.
Shahar 'flameZ' Shushan highlighted his vital role in Vitality's victory at ESL Pro League Season 22, where he achieved a personal best rating of 1.60 in the grand final, securing their eighth trophy of 2025.
The team views this win as a step toward establishing an era of dominance, with a focus on long-term competitiveness and refining micro-issues through intensive practice and bootcamps before the Major.
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HLTV.org • Oct 12, 2025
flameZ: "[This trophy] keeps us in a run for the era"